{"product_id":"animal-assisted-interventions-for-individuals-with-temple-grandin-9781843108672","title":"Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Temple Grandin, Merope Pavlides\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1843108674\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781843108672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Kingsley Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.33h x 6.17w x 0.50d","brand":"Temple Grandin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46070316466431,"sku":"9781843108672","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4f3050d4-e794-4605-9521-b9e804ed445b.jpg?v=1724242899","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/animal-assisted-interventions-for-individuals-with-temple-grandin-9781843108672","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}